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Aug 2024
1h 15m

E054 - The 5 Levels of True Happiness: M...

Mike Thurston
About this episode
Gauranga Das is a spiritual leader, mentor and motivational speaker who is dedicated to helping his audience live more fulfilling lives. An IIT alumnus turned monk, he blends practical wisdom with spiritual insights. Through his best-selling books, The Art of Resilience and The Art of Focus, Gauranga promotes mindfulness, happiness and personal growth strategies in his guiding thousands on their transformative journeys. Today’s episode dives deep into the spiritual realm as Gauranga offers valuable wisdom on improving mood, overcoming fears and enhancing overall well-being.

00:00 Becoming a monk: Gauranga’s journey of identity, anxiety & death
04:45 The 5 key questions of religion: insights from all faiths
08:01 Sacrifice
10:00 Ego: catalyst for growth?
12:35 Practising humility & contentment
14:52 The life-changing influence of Gauranga’s spiritual guru
16:11 Attacks to the ego & the vision behind Gauranga’s ecovillage
20:14 Why you should consider building your own ecovillage
25:55 Gauranga’s greatest concern for the world
30:34 How we can help make the world a better place (our small part)
35:00 The 7 types of intelligence
38:55 Regaining control over your mind
41:33 Discipline: abstaining from temptation
43:12 Happiness & hedonism
44:44 Embracing change: overcoming anxiety & fear
48:55 Desires & finding your purpose
53:22 The Theory of karma & afterlife
1:03:44 Gauranga explains the #5 levels of happiness
1:09:33 Daily habits to improve overall happiness
1:10:42 The #1 concept Gauranga would like people to experience
1:12:45 Gauranga’s next steps

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